Is Holy Roman Empire good against Ayyubids?

Holy Roman Empire wins 48.9% of 3,275 ranked games against Ayyubids (Even matchup).

How do I beat Ayyubids as Holy Roman Empire?

Scout the first Wing: Reinforcement means Raiders at 4:15 Mass Archers and Crossbows against Desert Raiders Don't fight Camels with cavalry, use Men-at-Arms

When does Ayyubids attack?

4:30 — Desert Raider harass from the Reinforcement Wing until minute 7 · 10:20 — Castle: Camel Lancers with healing Dervishes

Holy Roman Empire vs Ayyubids: how to win the matchup

Playing Holy Roman Empire against Ayyubids, you win 48.9% of ranked 1v1 games (3,275 games). Here is how to beat Ayyubids, what they do and when.

Even matchupHoly Roman Empire guide Ayyubids guide Ayyubids vs Holy Roman Empire

Win rate by rank

bronze
55%
218
silver
44.1%
324
gold
46.7%
1,337
platinum
50.5%
757
diamond
53.7%
366
conqueror
53.3%
196

How to beat Ayyubids

Scout the first Wing: Reinforcement means Raiders at 4:15
Mass Archers and Crossbows against Desert Raiders
Don't fight Camels with cavalry, use Men-at-Arms
Hit the Mills on berries early
Kill the Mangonels and Sultan's Tower with cavalry

Units that work against Ayyubids: Archers · Crossbowmen · Spearmen · Men-at-Arms

When Ayyubids hits

4:30Desert Raider harass from the Reinforcement Wing until minute 7
10:20Castle: Camel Lancers with healing Dervishes

Holy Roman Empire strengths to lean on

Strong economy with Prelates (+35% gather) and villagers carry 40% more
Early Men-at-Arms in Feudal and faster infantry
Relics in Outposts and Keeps boost defense and generate gold
The Burgrave Palace trains infantry 400% faster
Landsknecht and Black Riders in the late game

Holy Roman Empire weaknesses Ayyubids can punish

Slow, gold-hungry army that falls to kiting and mass ranged
Crossbows break Men-at-Arms
Prelates are fragile; if one dies or idles, the economy drops
Weak early cavalry; fast raids wear him down

Strongest Castle Age armies (simulator)

Holy Roman Empire: Man-at-Arms (0.71)
Ayyubids: Bedouin Swordsman (0.45)

FAQ

Is Holy Roman Empire good against Ayyubids?: Holy Roman Empire wins 48.9% of 3,275 ranked games against Ayyubids (Even matchup).
How do I beat Ayyubids as Holy Roman Empire?: Scout the first Wing: Reinforcement means Raiders at 4:15 Mass Archers and Crossbows against Desert Raiders Don't fight Camels with cavalry, use Men-at-Arms
When does Ayyubids attack?: 4:30 — Desert Raider harass from the Reinforcement Wing until minute 7 · 10:20 — Castle: Camel Lancers with healing Dervishes

Data from the open game data (aoe4world/data), patch 16.2.10884, public ranked statistics, and Layla Coach's battle simulator. Layla Coach is an independent tool, not affiliated with Microsoft, Relic Entertainment or World's Edge.